Q152 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (25 Aug Shift 2) · Physics

An electric dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field. Then, net

A
force experienced is zero while torque is not zero
B
force experienced is zero and torque is also zero
C
both force and torque are not zero
Correct answer
D
force experienced is not zero, while torque may be zero depending on its orientation

Solution

When an electric dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field, the net force on the dipole due to the electric field will be non-zero, while the torque it experiences in the field may be zero depending on its orientation.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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